Darlin Sisnera is a former High Lord of Tear.[1] Initially a political opponent of the Dragon Reborn, he is later made Steward in Tear to the Lord Dragon, and eventually crowned as the first-ever King of Tear.
Appearance[]
Darlin is well into his middle years and not particularly handsome, although he has beautiful blue eyes. He is dark, with a pointed beard and close-cropped dark hair. He is about 6' feet tall, a head shorter than Rand al'Thor. He has an overly large nose, though he also has a wonderful laugh; it was said that his laugh would cause any woman to forgive his lack of looks.
Activities[]
Going into rebellion[]
He was first met by Matrim Cauthon as the Stone of Tear was falling to Rand al'Thor and the Aiel. He is very skilled with a sword and Mat, who defeated Galad Damodred and Gawyn Trakand with a quarterstaff, was hard-pressed to beat him, even though Darlin had only just recently awakened. Mat eventually manages to knock him unconscious.[2]
He disappeared soon after the Stone of Tear was taken and joined other rebellious nobles in fleeing to Haddon Mirk. He later joined the Cairhienin rebellion at the Spine of the World.
He met Rand when Rand came in secret to meet with the rebels. A bubble of evil appeared as a mist that attacked the rebel camp and they were all forced to flee. As they were fleeing, Rand was stabbed by Padan Fain with the ruby-hilted dagger. Darlin carried Rand to safety and seemed to have changed his opinion of Rand. He was courting Caraline Damodred.
Cadsuane Melaidhrin took Darlin and Caraline under her "protection", not entire willingly, and kept them in Lady Arilyn's palace in Cairhien.
Steward and then King[]
After his release, he returned to Tear, where Rand had appointed him Steward. A number of High Lords laid siege to the Stone of Tear and only agreed to disperse if Darlin was made the King of Tear. Rand agreed to this.
Darlin then asked for Caraline to marry him, which she doesn't answer. Min Farshaw offered to advise him on what the crown he will wear would look like.
Rand then ordered Darlin to organize all troops available in Tear, where he will have the Asha'man transport them to Arad Doman. He greeted Rand when Rand withdraws his forces from Arad Doman back into Tear. Rand informed Darlin that his troops will now be moving toward Shayol Ghul.
Following his reintegration with Lews Therin, Rand had Darlin gather all the High Lords and Ladies of Tear into a line. Once gathered, Rand looked into every one of their eyes and discovered that Weiramon Saniago and Anaiyella Narencelona are Darkfriends and ordered them to leave. He then ordered Darlin to marshal all his forces and get them ready to march to the Field of Merrilor.
The Last Battle[]
As King, Darlin represented Tear during the signing of theDragon's Peace. He was dissatisfied with the document on several points, such as the prohibition on violent border disputes. Darlin was furious that Rand would refuse to go to Shayol Ghul if the rulers didn't sign the document. Moiraine Damodred arrived and reminded all the rulers of the Karaethon Cycle, with special attention to Darlin when she mentioned the line:
Pray that the heart of stone remembers tears
Egwene finally signed the document, which lead to the rest of the rulers following suit. Darlin Traveled with his army to Shayol Ghul. During the Last Battle, Darlin took command at Thakan'dar when Rodel Ituralde became incapacitated. He held formation as long as he could, until his tent was destroyed; he was found half-dead after the battle. He recovered quickly enough to attend Rand's funeral.
Viewing[]
- Min's viewings show that Darlin will marry Caraline Damodred; and that he will die in bed, while she will survive him.
- He will also receive a crown with a sword at the front and become a King- (fulfilled)
Notes
- ↑ TWOTC - Darlin Sisnera
- ↑ The Dragon Reborn, Chapter 54